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Thursday, October 11, 2012

Forbidden Broadway Star Marcus Stevens Reveals His Favorite Parlor Trick and What It's Like to Mock Sondheim to His Face by Josh Ferri

Age & Hometown: 32; Wallingford, PA Current Role: Poking fun at Broadway offerings by impersonating Tony winners Stephen Sondheim, Matthew Broderick, Mandy Patinkin and more in the hi…

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Gayby Star Jenn Harris Talks Becoming a Mom 'The Old Fashioned Way'...with Her Gay Best Friend! by Josh Ferri

Jenn Harris slayed off-Broadway audiences with her clever parody of Jodi Foster in the musical spoof Silence!, and now the comedian is bringing her unique brand of comedy to the big scr…

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Patti LuPone, Norbert Leo Butz and Andrea McArdle to Release Live Albums from 54 Below Shows by Josh Ferri

54 Below, “Broadway’s living room,” is now coming to your living room…and bedroom...and car...and anywhere else you choose! The cabaret venue has partnered with Broa…

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Annie Video Roundup! We Pick Five Fabulous Community Theater Performances of 'Maybe' by Josh Ferri

The Tony-winning family musical Annie is back on Broadway, and if you’re wondering where the little orphan has been for the past 20 years, the answer is in schools and community t…

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Matt Bomer to Play Andrew Rannell's Sexy Ex on The New Normal by Josh Ferri

The New Normal is about to get heaping serving of ex-boyfriend drama, according to Deadline.com. Show creator Ryan Murphy has cast White Collar star Matt Bomer to play Bryan’s (Andrew …

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Flashback! Watch Nathan Lane, Audra McDonald, Rory O'Malley & More Come Together to Remind Broadway Fans 'It Gets Better' by Josh Ferri

October 11 marks National Coming Out Day, celebrating brave LGBTQ individuals who have come out and decided to live their lives honestly. The day also serves to raise awareness for those who…

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Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Dance Moms Diva Abby Lee Miller on Her 'Wonderful' Newsies Experience and What It Takes to Dance on Broadway by Josh Ferri

Dance Moms star Abby Lee Miller is known for unleashing her loaded opinions on young dancers, so when the reality star tweeted that she recently stopped by Newsies, Broadway.com was eag…

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CBS Cancels Made In Jersey, Starring Donna Murphy by Josh Ferri

The CBS drama Made In Jersey is the first official casualty of the new TV season, according to Deadline.com. The series, which featured Tony winner Donna Murphy as the mother of the show'…

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Glee's Darren Criss Spills Details on Blaine's Affair and His Hopes for Kurt's 'New Chapter' by Josh Ferri

Time heals all wounds—at least that’s what Glee fans are telling themselves to help get past the fresh break-up of Kurt and Blaine. Of course, there are still questions swir…

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Watch Glee Star Lea Michele Get Serious with 'Better' Video by Josh Ferri

Glee glamazon Lea Michele rose to TV stardom as the bullied, slushy drenched high school student Rachel Berry, and now Michele has a message for other bullied kids: "It gets better!&quo…

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Angela Lansbury Checks Out of New Wes Anderson Movie The Grand Budapest Hotel by Josh Ferri

Say it isn’t so! Angela Lansbury won’t be checking in to The Grand Budapest Hotel after all, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Though the five-time Tony winner was previously …

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Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Steel Magnolias Director Kenny Leon on Why Condola Rashad is 'the Next Major Star' and His Upcoming Tupac Musical by Josh Ferri

Now that the TV remake of Steel Magnolias has scored big ratings, Tony nominee Condola Rashad's profile can only continue to rise. The movie, in which Rashad plays young bride Shelb…

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Find Out What Patti LuPone Stole from the White House in Episode Two of Her New Reality Series by Josh Ferri

What’s Patti LuPone’s nickname for Audra McDonald? Why does she hate Times Square? What did she steal from the White House? Patti answers all these questions and more in the seco…

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Star-Studded Steel Magnolias Remake Brings Big Numbers to Lifetime TV by Josh Ferri

Looks like plenty of people still love thechance to gossip down at Truvy's Spot. Kenny Leon’s remake of Steel Magnolias was a big ratings win for Lifetime Television as the ma…

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Sunday, October 7, 2012

Introducing the Ultimate Datebook for Broadway Fans! This Week: Babs' Brooklyn Return, Virginia at 50, a New Tommy in Jersey & More! by Josh Ferri

Even in a sprawling metropolis like New York City, it can be hard to find something to do every night. Now Broadway.com is offering a helping hand in answering the age-old question, “W…

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Friday, October 5, 2012

Other Desert Cities Scribe Jon Robin Baitz to Slap His Way Back to TV by Josh Ferri

Jon Robin Baitz, author of last season's Tony-nominated drama Other Desert Cities and creator of the ABC series Brothers & Sisters, will return to TV with NBC's The Sla…

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Bringing Future Oscar Host Seth MacFarlane to Broadway 'Would Be a Dream Come True' for Producer Neil Meron by Josh Ferri

Smash producer Neil Meron recently recruited Family Guy and Ted creator Seth MacFarlane to serve as host as next year's Oscar. MacFarlane hasn't made his love of Broadway secret, hav…

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Go Glee Lightning! Glee Album of Grease Covers to Hit Stores in November by Josh Ferri

Looks like McKinley High may need to change its name to Rydell as Glee prepares to cover the songs of the classic musical Grease. The hit FOX series will dedicate its November 15 episode to …

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Strictly Come Dancing Stars Robin Windsor and Kristina Rihanoff to Burn the Floor in London by Josh Ferri

Strictly Come Dancing pros Robin Windsor and Kristina Rihanoff, as well as Dancing newbie Karen Hauer, are set to star in the ultimate ballroom dance musical Burn the Floor. This intern…

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Glee's Best Episode Ever! High Marks All Around For 'The Break-Up' by Josh Ferri

Gleeks everywhere had their hearts broken during the October 4th episode “The Break-Up.” Sneaky creator Ryan Murphy didn’t just end one Glee relationship, he ended them all…

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David Hunter Will Hear a Who as Horton in the West End's Seussical by Josh Ferri

David Hunter, the semi-finalist from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s reality competition Superstar, will star as the big-hearted elephant Horton in the London premiere of Seussical the Musical. …

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Thursday, October 4, 2012

American Idiot's Van Hughes to Jam Out in Folk Rock Musical Son of a Gun by Josh Ferri

American Idiot's Van Hughes and Hair's Ryan Link will star in the folk rock musical Son of a Gun. The new musical features music and lyrics by Don Chaffer (with additional lyrics by …

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Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Scary Sister Jessica Lange Lays Down the Law in New Trailer for American Horror Story: Asylum by Josh Ferri

This nun means business. Jessica Lange is ready to reform some sinners in the freaky new trailer for the second installment of American Horror Story. The sophomore season of the hit thriller…

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Michael Cerveris, Liz Callaway, Elizabeth Stanley and More On Tap for 54 Below in November by Josh Ferri

54 Below invites you to get a little closer to your favorite Broadway stars this November. Tony winner Michael Cerveris, legends Len Cariou and Leslie Uggams and belters Liz Callaway and Eli…

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Jackie Hoffman Insults Andrew Rannells and Talks Orgasms with Ellen Barkin on The New Normal by Josh Ferri

Broadway funny lady Jackie Hoffman just made her debut on TV's The New Normal as a Bravo-watching, sex-crazed, four-star chef...and we love everything she is serving!…

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Watch Jackie Hoffman Insult Andrew Rannells and Talk Orgasms with Ellen Barkin on The New Normal by Josh Ferri

Broadway funny lady Jackie Hoffman just made her debut on TV's The New Normal as a Bravo-watching, sex-crazed, four-star chef...and we love everything she is serving!…

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Tuesday, October 2, 2012

The Cat in the Hat Goes Abroad! Seussical to Play the West End by Josh Ferri

The Cat in the Hat, Horton and more of Dr. Seuss' beloved characters are heading to London! Seussical the Musical, based on the books of the famed children's author, will receiv…

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Chicago's Carol Woods to Bring the Blues to 54 Below by Josh Ferri

Olivier Award nominee Carol Woods will debut her new show, From Blues to Broadway, on October 15 at 54 Below. The one-night-only concert will feature musical direction by Sheldon Becton…

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They Loves You, Audra! Drama League to Honor Audra McDonald at Black-Tie Gala by Josh Ferri

As if a fifth Tony weren't enough, the accolades just keep on rolling in for Audra McDonald! The Drama League will honor the Porgy and Bess actress at their black-tie gala on F…

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What's Up, Aileen Quinn? The Annie Film Star on the Upcoming Revival and Her Broadway Aspirations by Josh Ferri

At age 11, Aileen Quinn was tapped to play the coveted role of Little Orphan Annie in John Huston’s big screen adaption of the Tony-winning musical Annie, sharing the screen with …

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Monday, October 1, 2012

Born to Boogie! Killian Donnelly & More Join West End's Billy Elliot by Josh Ferri

Killian Donnelly will join the West End cast of Billy Elliot as Billy’s older brother, Tony, on November 12. In addition to Donnelly, the hit musical will also welcome new…

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